wijbisschop

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wibisscop. Equivalent to wijden +‎ bisschop.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯ˌbɪ.sxɔp/
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  • Hyphenation: wij‧bis‧schop

Noun

wijbisschop m (plural wijbisschoppen)

  1. An auxiliary bishop, chiefly in missionary contexts.
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